Latam
Draiven has raised approximately US$600,000 and acquired Rabt Automation to expand its AI-driven business solutions, strengthen its fintech presence and accelerate international growth.
Startups
SolarZ has raised US$1.16 million in a funding round led by Triaxis Capital and Criatec 4 to expand its solar energy management platform and develop new fintech solutions for solar integrators.
Brands
Oxio plans to transform Mexico’s telecom market after acquiring Movistar México for US$450 million, using artificial intelligence, satellite connectivity, and third-party infrastructure to lower costs and expand coverage.
Startups
Memed raised US$14 million in a funding round co-led by DGF and BridgeOne to expand its AI-powered prescription platform and accelerate healthcare digitalization in Brazil.
Latam
Impacta VC opened applications for the fifth edition of Modo Fundraising 2026, a three-month online program designed to help Latin American startups raise capital strategically and connect with investors.
Mexico
Startuplinks celebrates six years as one of Latin America’s leading Spanish-speaking Venture Capital platforms, connecting startups, investors, accelerators, and ecosystem players across the region.
Startups
Btrust won the Fintech Award Regional at Chile Fintech Forum 2026, earning a place at the Startup World Cup final in Silicon Valley while preparing a US$2 million seed round.
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Aimirim raised US$ 2 million in a seed round led by Indicator Capital and SP Ventures to expand its industrial AI and automation platform globally.
Brazilian Fintech Franq raised R$70 million in a Series B round led by Valor Capital, Quona Capital and Globo Ventures to expand its platform for independent bankers, invest in AI and grow financial services offerings.
FEMSA & Coca-Cola FEMSA were included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index 2026, recognizing their leadership in sustainability, ESG strategy, governance, and long-term value creation.
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Leadsales launched Lead Agent, an AI-powered sales agent system for WhatsApp and social media, introducing the concept of Vibe Selling to help Latin American businesses automate conversational sales
Bionexo completed the US$182 million acquisition of Tasy from Philips, expanding its healthcare software operations to seven Latin American countries and integrating clinical, operational, and financial solutions into a single digital platform.
Cattler raised US$2 million to expand its livestock management platform, accelerate AI development, and scale operations across the Americas livestock industry.
Serasa has acquired Brazilian anti-fraud startup idwall in a deal reportedly valued at US$80 million, reinforcing its digital identity and fraud prevention strategy in Brazil.
Caricaco Ventures launched CV2, a new investment vehicle focused on founders connected to Central America and the Dominican Republic who are building global software and AI-native startups.
Benup raised US$3.5 million in a seed round led by Pátria Investimentos to expand its enterprise HR benefits management platform and marketplace across Brazil.
Vertex acquired Brinta in March 2026 after the Latin American fintech rapidly expanded across the region with a tax compliance platform designed for complex regulatory environments.
Mercedes Bidart has turned an idea born during the pandemic into one of the most promising fintech ventures in emerging markets. Her startup, Quipu, was awarded the Fintech track prize at the Aurora Tech Award 2026 for developing technology that transforms SMS data into instant credit decisions for underserved workers